Tokayev appoints Murat Mukhanov as Kazakhstan's emergencies minister
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Murat Mukhanov as Kazakhstan's minister of emergency situations on September 3, 2026. Mukhanov, 41, previously headed the ministry's apparatus and the emergencies department of Mangystau region. The appointment follows approval by the Kurultai's committee on international affairs, defense and security.
Key Facts
- Murat Mukhanov, born July 1, 1985, in Mangystau region, was appointed minister of emergency situations by presidential decree on September 3, 2026.
- Mukhanov previously served as head of the emergencies department of Mangystau region from April 2024 and as head of the ministry's apparatus from June 2026.
- He graduated from the Kokshetau Technical Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in 2006 and from the St. Petersburg University of the State Fire Service of Russia's Emergencies Ministry in 2020.
- Mukhanov replaced Chingis Arinov, who had led the ministry since February 2024.
- The Kurultai's committee on international affairs, defense and security approved Mukhanov's candidacy on September 3, 2026, before the presidential decree.
Presidential Decree
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree appointing Murat Mukhanov as minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The decree was announced by the Akorda press service on September 3, 2026. The Kurultai's committee on international affairs, defense and security had approved Mukhanov's candidacy earlier the same day. Mukhanov, 41, previously served as head of the ministry's apparatus since June 2026.
Career Background
Mukhanov began his career in 2006 as a chief specialist in the normative-technical department of the state control and supervision directorate for emergency situations in Mangystau region. From 2017 to 2020, he served as deputy head of the emergencies department of Mangystau region. He headed the emergencies department of Mangystau region from December 2020 to January 2024, and again from April 2024 to June 2026. Mukhanov also served as acting deputy chairman of the Fire Service Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations from January to April 2024.
Education and Awards
Mukhanov graduated from the Kokshetau Technical Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in 2006 with a degree in fire safety. He also graduated from the St. Petersburg University of the State Fire Service of Russia's Emergencies Ministry in 2020. Mukhanov was awarded the Order of Aibyn, II degree, and several medals for service in fire protection and emergency prevention.